Cannulae are intended to irrigate and or aspirate ophthalmic solutions and liquids in or out of the eye, and remove materials where appropriate. These products are used in all sections of the eye. This cannula is a general use cannula mainly designed for the precise maintenance of optimum anterior chamber depth

Contains a sharp tip needle when the product should contain a blunt tip cannula

FDA DeterminedCause 2

Packaging process control

Action

Beaver Visitec (BVI) sent a Product Recall Notice dated May 6, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately return any un-opened product of the affected lot so that BVI can replace the product or issue credit to their company. Customers were asked to fax or email the customer response form to 866-906-4304 or claimsUS@beaver-visitec.com as acknowledgement of the letter. Customers with questions should call 781-906-7986.
For questions regarding this recall call 781-906-7950.

1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.